Institutional Distinctiveness

Charting Paths of Academic Brilliance: Nurturing a Culture of Research & Innovation

1. Promoting Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration: Faculty members are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary collaborative research endeavours. The outcomes of their research efforts are showcased through publication in peer-reviewed edited volumes with ISBN, facilitated by the esteemed international publishing house. After rigorous screening and refinement by expert review boards, these research articles uphold quality and authentic publications. Moreover, signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Academic Linkages with other academic institutions has significantly bolstered inter-college research collaborations.
2. Faculty Leadership in Ph.D Guidance and Curriculum Development: Dr. Indrajit Chattopadhyay, the IQAC Coordinator of the college and Associate Professor of English, has been a Co-supervisor for scholars in the Department of English at Raiganj University. Dr. Ashok Krishna Chatterjee, Associate Professor of Bengali, and Dr. Somnath Das, Assistant Professor of Commerce guide Ph.D. candidates in the University of Burdwan. Moreover, several esteemed faculty members have significantly contributed to develop university syllabi within their respective disciplines as members of the Board of Studies.
3. Exploring Impactful Research: Minor Research Projects at our Institution: Dr. Rupam Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Economics, served as the Principal Investigator, alongside Sri Subhamoy Chattopadhyay, State Aided Full Time College Teacher in Economics, as the Co-investigator, submitted an MRP titled ‘‘Women’s Participation in the Handloom Sector for Livelihood Sustenance in the Hooghly and Nadia Districts of West Bengal: Socioeconomic Determinants and Entrepreneurial Pathways.’’ Funded by the A.K. Dasgupta Centre for Planning and Development at Visva-Bharati, this project has been successfully completed; project report and utilization certificates submitted. Another MRP has been awarded to Dr. Rupam Mukherjee as the Principal Investigator, with Dr. Golam Mostafa and Sri Prasenjit Pal, both Assistant Professors of Geography, serving as Co-Investigators. This project, titled ‘‘Opportunities and Challenges of Chikankari Embroidery Craft as a Sustainable Livelihood Strategy of Female Artisans - A Case Study in Hooghly District of West Bengal,’’ promises to offer valuable insights into sustainable livelihood strategies.
4. Nurturing Future Researchers: The Economics, Sociology, and Geography Department students are deeply involved in research and guided by faculty. They grasp questionnaire design for social science, conduct surveys for data collection, filter, and present data with precision, analyze it using statistical software, and develop impactful policy recommendations. This hands-on research experience sparks their curiosity and cultivates their potential as future researchers.
5. Empowering Minds: The 'Talk of the Month' Series: The college's IQAC has launched an innovative programme titled 'Talk of the Month.' In this series, a faculty member delivers a lecture monthly. The audience includes faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students. The speakers strive to present engaging, thought- provoking and yet popular content.
6. Empowering Education: Faculty-Led Course Content Creation: Numerous faculty members actively engage in creating study materials for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different universities. Dr. Indrajit Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor of English, served as a content editor for the 'Indian Classical Literature' course in the English Honours curriculum at NSOU. Dr. Rupam Mukherjee, an Assistant Professor of Economics, developed study materials for the 'International Economics' paper in the postgraduate Economics programme at NSOU. He also contributed to animated e-content modules for the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Economics titled 'Indian Economy' for undergraduate Economics Honours under SWAYAM. Additionally, Dr. Mukherjee delivered numerous lectures on the SWAYAM platform, supported by the NME-ICT, funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Sri Soumitra Sarkar, SACT in the Department of Sociology, has developed content and delivered lectures on various modules of the UG Sociology Honours syllabus offered by IGNOU, utilizing the SWAYAM-Prabha Platform.
7. Innovative Breakthrough: Patent Awarded for Pioneering Research: The success of Dr. Rupam Mukherjee, faculty member in the Department of Economics exemplifies the college's pioneering research efforts. Dr. Mukherjee's innovative project, titled 'Data Analytics Platform for Economic Policy Evaluation and Optimization, ' has received acclaim from the Government of India, leading to the issuance of a utility patent published in the Official Journal of The Patent Office of the Government of India.
8. Beyond Borders: Delivering Invited Lecture Abroad: Dr. Krishnendu De, faculty from the Department of Mathematics, graced the 24th International Differential Geometry Workshop at Pukyong National University in Korea with his insightful presentation.
9. The Radient Talent: Brushstrokes of Brilliance: Dr. Subhashree Das, Assistant Professor of Bengali of our college, shines as a beacon of artistic brilliance, instilling a sense of pride within the institution. Her exceptional talents as a painter have garnered international acclaim, with her artwork featured in the esteemed 100 International Contemporary Artists magazine by 'Startale' and 'TobuOviman.' Invited as a guest artist at prestigious venues such as the IICAP, Ranchi, Jharkhand, she has conducted workshops and live painting demonstrations, leaving an enduring impression on the artistic community. Dr. Das has received special recognition from renowned platforms like the International Art and Photography Exhibition in Muscat, Oman, and the Rise Art & Photography National Exhibition at the Bengal Art Gallery, ICCR, Kolkata. She has actively participated in programmes promoting environmental awareness through painting at Najrul Titha, Kolkata, and sharing the stage with renowned environmental activists and artists. She was awarded the 'Best Live Demonstration Award' for freedom fighters by Wide Canvas, Ranchi, and has taken part in workshops fostering camaraderie between Bangladesh and West Bengal, such as the 'Maitree' initiative at Mohorkunja, Kolkata. Her artwork adorns the walls of international and national exhibitions, from Dubai to Bhubaneswar, and finds a home in prestigious galleries like the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. Furthermore, she lends her creative flair to designing cover pages for books and novels written by eminent authors and published by renowned publishers, enriching the realms of literature and art with her distinctive vision.
10. Economic Insights Shared as a Guest Panellist on All India Radio: Dr. Rupam Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Economics, shines as a source of enlightenment, gracing various national and regional channels of All India Radio with his expertise. Through a multitude of interviews, he delves into the intricate web of ongoing economic issues in India, offering invaluable perspectives that resonate across the airwaves.